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Wine can be intimidating, but not in the capable hands of Jordan Salcito. The up-and-coming sommelier, who has worked at award-winning New York restaurants such as Daniel and Lotus of Siam, keeps a down-to-earth attitude towards cooking and urges you do the same. “When I cook a meal or open a wine, simplicity and authenticity are my guidelines,” Salcito says.
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You order a bottle of wine at a restaurant. The sommelier opens it, presents you with the cork, pours a bit of wine in your glass, and then waits for your reaction. Sommelier Jordan Salcito explains how to use this tableside ritual to tell if the wine you ordered is good, or if it’s gone bad in the bottle.
Sommelier Jordan Salcito explains how to taste wine like a pro, first smelling the wine to identify its characteristics and descriptors, then tasting it and noting not only the flavors, but also how the wine feels in her mouth.
You'll never be confused again in the supermarket wine aisle after sommelier Jordan Salcito walks you through some of her favorite white wines, including riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot gris, viognier and gerwurtziminer. She also gives pairing tips and fun facts.
Sommelier Jordan Salcito offers suggestions on how to pair champagnes with food as well as gives suggestions for her favorite sparkling wine alternatives.
Sommelier Jordan Salcito explains the differences in between different red wines, both better known and in up-and-coming wine regions. Whether trying the light Gamay Beaujolais or the fuller body Malbec Argentinean wine, Salcito offers excellent pairing sure to tantalize your tastebuds.
Sophisticated yet simple, wine cocktails raise the bar for holiday refreshments. Joe Campanale and Jordan Salcito make a few of their favorites and show you how to turn your wine into the talk of the party.
What should I get? How much do I buy? Is it possible for a wine to be both elegant and economical? Joe Campanale and Jordan Salcito give tips and answer questions so you can ensure a party of perfect pours.
Joe Campanale and Jordan Salcito shed some light on the best Thanksgiving wines, so by the time you’re done basting roasting and carving, you’ll be ready to mix and mingle with a full glass in hand.
